Natural uranium U3O8
To supply reliably natural uranium to our customers
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To supply reliably natural uranium to our customers, who produce carbon free electricity and contribute to the effort against climate change.
To conduct mining activities in terms of social, environmental, technical-economic aspects in a sustainable, concerted and balanced manner at every stage in the mining cycle.
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Orano has a diversified portfolio of assets and resources, both in terms of geography and extraction technology. This diversity is an asset that enables Orano to guarantee long-term security of uranium supplies to its utility customers. The uranium production sites are located in three countries: Canada, Niger and Kazakhstan. Orano Mining conducts its activities responsibly, following the best international principles and standards. Beyond mining, Orano conducts exploration and development projects in uranium bearing zones, such as Central Asia and Canada while also undertaking remediation and re-development of former mines making it a part of its expertise.
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The first stage in the nuclear fuel cycle, Orano’s mining operations encompass worldwide exploration, development, production and commercialization, as well as mining site remediation and re-development. Operating mines in Canada, Kazakhstan and Niger, the group is one of the world’s leading uranium producers.
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Mining activities are Orano’s core business. Orano is one of the world’s leading producers of uranium with more than 60 years of experience operating across different stages of the mining cycle (with successful mine closure examples in its portfolio), variety of geographies and technologies (from open pit mine to the non-traditional mining methods like in-situ recovery).
Orano Mining has been a member of the International Council of Mining and Metals since 2011, building a solid CSR approach to run its operations.
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- diversified resources, production site and processes to ensure security of supply
- reserves equivalent to 20 years of production, customers are assured of sustainable access to uranium
- with competitive production costs
- mining techniques at the cutting edge of innovation
- protective of the environment.
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